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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Jun 08, 1908

Page

3

Butter price rise and new Java Australia steamship service

Butter prices are advanced per hundredweight with special brands now at 118s. A Dutch line steamers announces a regular monthly service between Java and Sydney starting July 11. Also noted are arrivals in Melbourne from London and a closed Federal Parliament session amid a hops market decline in Victoria.

Sydney Java Australia Steamere Melbourne Maheno Tomoana London

Privy Council Rules on Publication Privilege in McIntosh v Dun

The Judicial Committee upholds the original verdict for the plaintiff in McIntosh v Dun, a case from Australia about privilege in publishing mercantile reports to subscribers. The Times notes the ruling hinges on whether defendants volunteered information for profit and stresses its impact on agencies in the colonies.

Sydney Judicial Committee of the Privy Council McIntosh Dun High Court of Australia High Court Privy Council London the Times Judicial Committee House of Lords Supreme Court of Australia Lord Macnaghten

Boiler Tube Burst Kills Four on USS Tennessee Off San Pedro

Four sailors died and ten were injured when a boiler tube burst aboard the United States cruiser Tennessee near San Pedro California. The incident occurred during operations off the California coast and was reported by the Press Association.

Per Press Association San Francisco United States Tennessee San Pedro California

Four escape injuries after cab crash in Auckland street

In Queen Street a taxi carriage owned by Smythe and Herbert collided with another car near Durham Street. Passengers G H Barnes Mrs Barnes A Verne and F Talbot emerged unhurt though Verne injured a leg Smythe leapt clear and the horses were unharmed. The cab was wrecked and a veterinary surgeon Walter Henry Hawthorne aged 44 died that day from suspected horse medicine complications. He left a widow and five children.

Auckland Queen Street G .H. Barnes Magnell, Gunn Company Barnes A. Verne F Talbot Kubelik Durham Street Smythe Verne Smythe and Herbert Walter Henry Hawthorne Onehunga Onchunga

Mine Accidents Reported Across New Zealand

A series of mining and related accidents is reported from Kerikeri Thames Whangarei Westport and Christchurch. Thomas Henderson died after a quartz fall at Kerikeri mine injuring Robert Catto who is hospitalized. Sergeant Thomas Johnson Draper dies suddenly in Whangarei after a court appearance. Arbuckle and ONeill hurt by a coal fall at Mine Creek Colliery with one seriously injured. Coombs injured in a horse fall at Brackens field hounds hospital with multiple broken ribs and possible internal injuries.

Thames Kerikeri Henderson Robert Catto Catto Whangaret Thomasohnson Olice Ventry Smith H. C. Hemus Westport Tune Arbuckle O'Neill Mine Creek Christchurch Coombs Brackens Field Hounds Christchurch Hospital Hoe

Obscene Pictures Trial Ends in Fine in Napier

Mr McCarthy S.M. in Napier fines Arcene Lepetit ten shillings and costs after finding all displayed pictures immoral and indecent aimed at corrupting viewers including youths. The judgment states certain prints create prurient thoughts and may prompt lust and violence.

Napier McCarthy S.M Arcene Lepetit

Empire Day Stir Affects High School Board

Correspondent calls out a High School Board chairman over Empire Day remarks and dismissive stance toward demonstrations. Letter argues Empire Day should be fostered in a British community, noting past successes and plans for next year.

Scott Scar Queen Victoria Chas. Reid

School Cadet Rifles and Weapon Disparities

H. J. Chapman of Hampstead Public School Cadets protests the Borough School Cadets facing obsolete rifles while other corps use modern arms. He notes New Zealand public school cadet corps are issued the .210 miniature Martini rifle and calls for alignment. Hampstead, June 8.

Borough School New Zealand H. J. Chapman G.C Hampstead Public School Hampstead

Tramway Grievances in Christchurch Union Seeks Board Reconsideration

In Christchurch the Tramway Employees' Union demanded changes to surplus and deficit handling and opposed a non service ticket inspector. After a three hour meeting the union urged the Board to rethink its report and voted to enforce by laws to keep passengers off crowded cars if needed, with Hon. J. Barr present.

Christchurch Christchurch Tramway Board Tramway Employees’ Union J. Barr

The New British Ministry Youthful and Vigorous

A London letter notes the new British ministry is young with an average cabinet age in the forties. It highlights Winston Churchill as the youngest at 34 and discusses secrecy around ministerial appointments and royal involvement in the process.

H. W. Lucy London House of Lords Mr Morely Sir Henry Fowler Lord Ripon Lord Carrington Commons Buchanan Birrell Lloyd- George M‘kenna Louis Harcourt Winston Churchill Asquith Mr Kenna Admiralty Queen Victoria Tower Hill Edward

Berey Boot Polish Spreads Over Boote Steel Reserves

A brief notice reports Berey Boot Polish spreading over Boote steel reserves and leather during an unspecified incident. No injuries or further details are provided in the readable text.

Largest stock of Edison Records in Ashburton

The advertisement proclaims the largest selection of Edison Records in Ashburton with stock across Edison Catalogue brands and major labels. It invites customers to view the collection and listen to a Columbia Graphophone, touted as one of the largest in the Dominion, with full particulars and recharges available from the local agent.

T. Grooks Ashburton W. Pickles West Street N.Z. Express Company Edison Sterling Edison Belt Columbia Clarion Dominion

Best and Cheapest Motor Repairs Shop in Ashburton

CAPTAIN notes BR. D. Johnston's on Burnett Street Ashburton as the best and cheapest source for motor repairs and sundries with emphasis on value and reliability.

OLP Spalding Red Data Mingay Liquid Core Goodrich R. D. Johnston Burnett Street Ashburton Fon Clement-Talbot Motor & Car Johnston BR. D. Johnston’s

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